"The first of five bills before me today is
Introductory Number 256-A, sponsored by Council Members Martinez, Jackson,
Palma, Seabrook, Mealy, Liu, Reyna and Sears.

"Introductory Number 256-A largely codifies
into law preexisting Taxi and Limousine Commission rules regarding the
establishment and administration of the Commission's Administrative
Tribunal. Additionally, the bill includes provisions which further ensure
an appropriate balance between due process for licensees' and protections for
the public.

"I would like to thank the Taxi and
Limousine Commission Chair Matthew Daus and his staff for their work on this
bill. I would also like to thank the Council for approving this
legislation"